Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53233
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,453
- 3,762/sq mi High-density area
- $23,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,762
- people per sq mi
- 3%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53233 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53233 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, home to 16,453 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 3,762 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53233 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $23,750 (70% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $13,962. The poverty rate is 58.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,500 (45% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 2.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53233 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53233.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
26 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53233, Milwaukee, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,453
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
3,762
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53233?
22.3
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
7.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$23,750
Median Household Income
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$13,962
Per Capita Income
58.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53233 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$23,750 0th percentile higher than 0% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,682housing units
5,682
Total Housing Units
4,731
Occupied Units
951
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 300 business establishments in ZIP 53233, employing approximately 15,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $858,507,000.
300
Businesses
15,728
Employees
$858.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 19.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Information | 10 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53233 vs 53205 →
ZIP 53233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53215
Milwaukee (53215)
60,953 residents
- 53204
Milwaukee (53204)
42,355 residents
- 53208
Milwaukee (53208)
31,133 residents
- 53212
Milwaukee (53212)
30,416 residents
- 53206
Milwaukee (53206)
28,210 residents
- 53210
Milwaukee (53210)
28,126 residents
- 53202 23,386
Milwaukee (53202)
23,386 residents
- 53233 16,453
Milwaukee (53233)
16,453 residents
- 53205 10,050
Milwaukee (53205)
10,050 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53233 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53203
Milwaukee (53203)
$86,159 median income
- 53202
Milwaukee (53202)
$71,034 median income
- 53215
Milwaukee (53215)
$54,289 median income
- 53208
Milwaukee (53208)
$52,690 median income
- 53210
Milwaukee (53210)
$48,217 median income
- 53212
Milwaukee (53212)
$47,298 median income
- 53204
Milwaukee (53204)
$45,934 median income
- 53205 $31,529
Milwaukee (53205)
$31,529 median income
- 53206 $29,336
Milwaukee (53206)
$29,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53233 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53205 | Milwaukee, WI | 10,050 | 1.1 mi |
| 53203 | Milwaukee, WI | 938 | 0.9 mi |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 42,355 | 1.4 mi |
| 53206 | Milwaukee, WI | 28,210 | 2.6 mi |
| 53208 | Milwaukee, WI | 31,133 | 1.7 mi |
| 53202 | Milwaukee, WI | 23,386 | 1.9 mi |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 60,953 | 2.7 mi |
| 53295 | Milwaukee, WI | 359 | 2.4 mi |
| 53212 | Milwaukee, WI | 30,416 | 2.9 mi |
| 53210 | Milwaukee, WI | 28,126 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53233, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,453 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53233 in?
ZIP code 53233 (Milwaukee) is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Milwaukee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/milwaukee-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53233?
ZIP code 53233 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 16,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53233?
The median household income in ZIP 53233 is $23,750, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53233?
The median home value in ZIP 53233 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53233 is White at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53233?
ZIP code 53233 has 300 business establishments employing approximately 15,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53233 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Accommodation and food services (55), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53233?
In ZIP code 53233, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53233 is 17.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53233?
In ZIP code 53233, approximately 2.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53233 is 58.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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